Beaches A small magical island, the only one inhabited in Halkidiki region, is nested in Mount Athos’ embrace, waiting for you to discover it. Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mount Athos and overlooking the impressive peak of Athos mountain, Ammouliani is heaven on earth. An oasis with hidden exotic beaches, deserted islands and picturesque coves. Its 22 small and large beaches with their golden sands and shallow clear turquoise waters combined with lush nature, since the island is full of olive trees and low vegetation, are a modern paradise not yet “discovered” that still remains “hidden” for the few. Do not miss a visit to Drenia, a cluster of small deserted islands that will enchant you with their waters and the beauty of the scenery, inviting you at the same time to indulge into fishing, diving and swimming. Entertainment Ammouliani is famous for its relaxed pace, the food and the true hospitality of its inhabitants. The truth is that you can find anything on this island. Apart from the small bars on the beaches, open also at night, you will find taverns, restaurants, cafes and various places in the village of Ammouliani playing music and also featuring groups playing live music, promising to lift your mood for fun from your first coffee to the last shot.
www.visitammouliani.com Ammouliani, Halkidiki, GR 63075 info@visitammouliani.com A stone’s throw from Mount Athos and the majestic peninsula of Athos, Ammouliani is the perfect starting point for a cruise to the oldest monastic community in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The twenty monasteries scattered in Athos Peninsula look like medieval castles and possess a number of documents and priceless historical relics and works of art. Moreover, thanks to minor human intervention, Mount Athos has a natural environment of rare beauty. Get on board in one of the boats that depart daily from the island’s port and discover the unexpected and enchanting world of Mount Athos.
Mount Athos of Halkidiki, is one of the greatest personalities with an international reach in history. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle established the logic thinking that laid the foundations for science and defined the principles of politics. Not far from Ammouliani, in a magnificent location at Liotopi peninsula, close to contemporary Olympiada, lies the most important historical site in Halkidiki, where you can marvel the archaeological findings and follow the steps of Aristotle. Combine your trip with a visit to the Park of Aristotle, this original theme park and favourite place for children and adults, where you will have the opportunity to experiment with interactive instruments operating under the laws of nature, such as the sundial, the pendulum, optical lenses etc..
Ammouliani Island A SMALL ISLAND A GREAT TIME
A true heaven on earth, with well-hidden secrets, spreads across just 4.5 square kilometres. The settlement of Ammouliani is built amphitheatrically with beautiful tile roofs, captain houses with blooming gardens and alleys that lead to the seaside. Just a walk in the sheltered port with its colourful fishing boats and narrow streets of Chora is all you need to discover that the only inhabited island of Halkidiki travels you back to times past. Going up its steep alleys, you will come to the picturesque village square, where you will find the church of St. Nicholas, built in 1865 with its Byzantine icons, its Athonite templon, its holy relics and treasures, and with the feeling of humility dominant in this space, it will give you the impression of actually being at Mount Athos. Here, you will also find the island’s folklore museum, with numerous exhibits bearing testimony to the land’s history and heritage. From there, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama looking out to the majestic volume of Athos, surrounded by the sea.
Gastronomy Fresh fish and Greek traditional cuisine are not to be missed in Ammouliani. The island, which is the second largest fishing power in N. Greece, in proportion to its population, is famous for its delicious fresh fish and seafood arriving daily in the island’s restaurants and taverns. Recipes from Asia Minor, Athonite cuisine, olive oil, honey, hand-kneaded bread, traditional deserts and products, wines from Mount Athos, and the wider region are waiting for you to savour and enjoy. Try traditional amydgalota (marzipan), the island’s gastronomic symbol!
Aristotle, born in Ancient Stagira
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